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Engineering Team Leader

Job Posted: 3 hours ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: East London

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Engineering Team Leader – Forest Gate, London

Shift Pattern: 4 on, 4 off (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off) – 12-hour shifts

Sector: Food Manufacturing / FMCG

Package: Competitive package and excellent benefits

About the Role

A leading UK food manufacturer is seeking a Hands-on Engineering Team Leader to join their high-performing production site in Forest Gate, East London.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer with leadership experience who enjoys a mix of hands-on maintenance, team supervision, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

You will be responsible for leading a team of engineers on shift, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of all production and packaging equipment, and driving performance across engineering KPIs.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise and support a team of multi-skilled engineers on shift
	
Deliver and monitor engineering KPIs and ensure production targets are achieved
	
Carry out both reactive and planned preventive maintenance (PPM)
	
Liaise with sub-contractors and manage project-based engineering tasks
	
Maintain and repair a variety of equipment including conveyors, mixers, boilers, coolers, pneumatics, control panels, and motors
	
Fault-find and work with PLCs (Siemens, Allen Bradley) and relay logic systems
	
Promote and maintain a strong health and safety culture across the team
	
Ensure compliance with all site and engineering standards

About You

Time-served, multi-skilled engineer with an electrical bias
	
Proven experience within an FMCG or industrial manufacturing environment
	
Previous experience as a senior engineer or team leader is essential
	
Strong communication and leadership skills
	
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

What’s on Offer

Competitive package with a range of company benefits
	
Pension scheme with up to 8% employer match
	
Sick pay scheme and employee discounts
	
20 days holiday (increasing with service)
	
Opportunity to work with a respected, well-established UK manufacturer

If this role is of interest to you, please get in touch with Ryan Guy on  or (phone number removed)

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